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Analog/Photonic Data Processing Architecture Development

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on the development of a scalable prototype architecture designed to process optical speckle data within the analog and optical domains. The project supports prime contractors on DARPA Firefox initiatives by implementing phase aligning and combining of optical speckles through the use of all-optical photonic networks, in-sensor computational arrays, or neuromorphic-photonic processing units. Technical execution requires the integration of neuromorphic photonic chips and high-dynamic-range ADCs to produce functional prototype analog processing hardware and accompanying interface software. The opportunity was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026, falling under NAICS code 334413.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for developing scalable optical speckle data processing prototype architecture.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PS-26-137.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Firefox

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Timeline

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Response Deadline

11/09/2026, 07:00:00 AM ESTin 1 day

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops a scalable prototype architecture to process optical speckle data in the analog/optical domain for prime contractors on DARPA Firefox projects. Implements phase aligning and combining of optical speckles using all-optical photonic networks, in-sensor computational arrays, or neuromorphic-photonic processing units. Requires neuromorphic photonic chips and high-dynamic-range ADCs. Delivers prototype analog processing hardware and interface software.

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